eirzaad Ziodean

Whenever I have a student who is absent for a quiz, not only do I give them another version of the test but I also deduct 10 points from their score as well.

It took me a while to realize the benefits of breaking the course contents into smaller units. In doing so, the student tend to have a faster means of accomplishment which ultimately can be very motivating.

Often times, many people make the mistake of giving too much details in a powerpoint presentation. The most effective way is to keep in short.

I have found field trips to be an important component of the learning process. Students are delighted that they do not have to be in a classroom setting and above all, it gives them an opportunity to see the practical aspect of what is being taught in class. I always felt that students learn more through these learning strategies.

I taught a class last month and realized that half of the class were getting C's and the other half,B's. Quite a few students approached me and asked why this is so. I made a huge mistake my telling them that the materials covered in this class are abstract and no one usually gets an A. It didn't took me long to realize that my remarks had a negative effect on their morale.

I have never caught any of my students cheating in an exams. However, school policy dictates that the students automatically gets an F and will have to repeat the course.

I know there isn't a shortage of challenging students in any given class. It can range from being disruptive in class to being a complainer regarding the grades they received for every test.I usually address these issues in the end to avoid taking much needed time away from the class.

Majority of my students have a life outside of school-kids, work and in one case; a caregiver. I usually stress the importance of students being able to meet deadlines regarding assignments to better prepare them for the real world. However, I fully understand that situations may occur that may prevent a student from being able to turn in their assignments on time. I am flexible and will deal with every student on a case by case basis.

I typically incorporate a combination of multiple choice and true/false questions in my tests. In my next class, I plan on introducing questions that require fill in the blanks or short essay responses. From what I've heard and read, its more effective to diversify the questions.

I am an advocate of formative evaluation. It lets the student know where they stand in the course. My formative evaluation strategies consists of quizzes, tests and an occasional group project.